Mar 22, 2006 12:15 PM EST

The Warriors announced forward Chris Taft (back spasms) will not play the remainder of the season. Taft has missed 49 games this season, including the last 32.

Taft initially injured his back during a summer league game. If it's determined offseason rehab won't do the trick, Taft may need to have surgery, which became an option after Taft's visit to a back specialist a couple weeks ago. A team official said the decision on surgery will be made at some point in the next two weeks.

Via Contra Costa Times